Name: Homespun
Brand: Glenn Astro

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TARTALB014

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2021-01-08

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Supplier US

Rubadub Limited

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Sales:8.875

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1 / 12" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Glenn Astro

Genre US

House

Label US

Tartelet Records

Glenn Astro is a highly regarded artist in the music industry, known for his ownership of Termina and Hypno Discs record labels. He was previously associated with Money $ex Records. With a unique blend of electronic and soulful sounds, Glenn Astro has captivated audiences worldwide.

His music draws inspiration from various genres such as jazz, hip-hop, and house. Influenced by artists like Max Graef, Hulk Hodn, and Duke Hugh among others, Glenn Astro creates captivating compositions that seamlessly blend different musical elements.

With releases on renowned labels and collaborations with talented performers such as Harvey Sutherland, Hubert Daviz, and Retrogott to name a few, Glenn Astro's discography showcases his versatility as an artist. His tracks have gained recognition for their intricate production techniques and infectious grooves.

Five years after his critically acclaimed debut album Throwback, Glenn Astro returns with his deeply personal album Homespun. Marking a change in course from his first release on Tartelet Records, Glenn Astro is set to showcase his sophomore album Homespun, a testament to a visionary artist who has come into his own. Made up of ten tracks spanning 45 minutes, the record twists and turns between electronic meditations, soulful vocals by Ajnascnet, and futuristic electro, carving out a world of spacey eclecticism that is as nostalgic as it is experimental. “This album is in all facets different from the first one, which was a deliberate decision. No vintage sounds and references, no sampling, combined with futuristic sound design and song structures.I tried to keep it as current and intuitive as possible,” he says. Known for his chunky beats and fuzzy textures, Glenn Astro has released on labels such as Ninja Tune and Apollo, leaving a distinctive signature on everything he touches. But Glenn Astro has quietly been crafting a new sound for himself. Sometimes taking detours – morphing into his dark alter ego and experimenting with artist collaborations. The sound of Homespun is a culmination of several years of reflection and artistic development – however, the album itself was produced in less than three months. “I set myself an ultimatum to finish the album within three months. If I didn’t make it, I’d have to rethink my career path and keep music as a hobby, he says. On the introspective first single and album title track “Homespun,” Ajnascent’s vocals lend a sincerity to the melancholic production. “It’s about the regret of not taking chances and giving in too much, but also about taking responsibility and being honest with yourself. Homespun is a nod to nostalgia and a desire for simplicity and prudence, being equally the culprit and the cure,” elaborates Ajnascent. On “The Yancey,” an homage to J Dilla, Glenn Astro paints his vision of contemporary dance music with shimmering melodies, deep ambient soundscapes, and advanced drum programming. “Moreira” and “Look at You” feel like spaced-out electronic funk hybrids, while “Taking Care of Business” goes back to the future with Glenn Astro’s take on jungle. Other tracks such as “Mezzanine,” “Slow Poke Flange,” and “Viktor’s Meditation” provide the finest dubby electronics.

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